Strategic Finance Manager – Hybrid (Public Sector)

The CFO HQ; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Council is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to provide high-quality financial management and professional accountancy support within the Council. The role focuses on financial planning, monitoring and reporting, with a view to robust financial controls and sound advice to senior stakeholders.

The position suits a qualified or highly experienced finance professional with public sector knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management, budgeting, monitoring and reporting.
• Ability to provide clear financial advice to managers and senior stakeholders.
• Desirable CCAB or AAT qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality financial management and professional accountancy support.
• Assist with financial planning, monitoring and reporting for services and senior stakeholders.
• Ensure robust financial controls and compliance within the Council.
• Offer sound financial guidance to managers and service areas.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Monitoring

Reporting

Financial advice

Education

CCAB Professional Accountancy

AAT qualification

Job description

Bradford Council is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to provide high-quality financial management and professional accountancy support within the Council. The role focuses on financial planning, monitoring and reporting, with a view to robust financial controls and sound advice to senior stakeholders.

The position suits a qualified or highly experienced finance professional with public sector knowledge.